Call for supporters and partners in the arts!

The first Syracuse Stories will be held Summer 2011.  You can expect:

1. Programs and citizens from each quadrant of the City of Syracuse and on the Onondaga Nation telling their tales through story and art programming at businesses, homes, cultural centers, schools, monuments, religious institutions, etc. in their community.
2. A large tent for gathering and sharing stories and narrative-based multi-media arts and performance.
3. Story-making, arts-based interactive components that invite everyone to contribute to the history of our community.
4. A Day-Long, All Syracuse FilmFest.

Interested in taking part in art? Have a story to tell? Contact us for more information at artscov@gmail.com

Art Across Borders and its projects, Syracuse Stories and the CNY Arts Covenant, are sponsored by CURAR of Le Moyne College and the Kauffman Foundation.

Featured Event: Potluck Dinner and Freewheeling Discussion on Arts and Activism

What? Potluck Dinner and Freewheeling Discussion on Arts and Activism with internationally-renowned artist Rigo 23

When? Monday, February 7th 2011.

Where? ArtRage Gallery (505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse, NY)

” Art and culture can play such important roles in inspiring and sustaining social movements.
We know we can do better at this in our activism.  What do you think?  Come share in discussion.

For nearly twenty years, Rigo 23 has created conceptually complex murals, paintings, drawings, and performances, conducted interventions and published zines all of which have advocated for social and political change. “

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Featured Event: Upstate Snowdown

What? Upstate Snowdown

Where? Lipe Art Park

When? Feb 5th, 2010.   1-4pm

Alternate day: Feb 26

“Sculpture Competition, Snowball Target Range and Cupcake Sale!”

Artists and creatives, this one’s for you..

Two great opportunities. See below!

Welcome 2011

Today is the first day of 2011 and with the new year also comes more exciting events and opportunities for you to take part in Art.  Thank you for your continued support and involvement in the Arts in Central New York. Stay tuned for more news and notices about Art events coming up this year.